• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax LS465 advantages over Leica C

  • Less expensive
    $142 vs $699 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    122g vs 195g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Leica C advantages over Pentax LS465

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.90 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    250 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S70

Pentax LS465
Nikon S70
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
Leica C
Nikon S70
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Canon S100

Pentax LS465
Canon S100
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Leica C
Canon S100
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Panasonic TS25

Pentax LS465
Panasonic TS25
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter
  • $449
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Leica C
Panasonic TS25
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $449
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner

Compared to Panasonic LF1

Pentax LS465
Panasonic LF1
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Leica C
Panasonic LF1
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Nikon S3600

Pentax LS465
Nikon S3600
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Leica C
Nikon S3600
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
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